Category: Ready For The World

Ready For The World – Oh Sheila (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

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“Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World is a standout track from the mid-1980s, showcasing the band’s unique blend of R&B and pop. Its catchy melody and smooth production helped it climb to the top of several Billboard charts, making it one of the defining songs of the era. The comparison to Prince is understandable, given the song’s funky style and rhythmic elements, which reflect his influence on the genre.

Melvin Riley Jr.’s decision to use a faux British accent adds an interesting layer to the song, showcasing the band’s willingness to experiment with sound. The song’s lyrics, often interpreted as a nod to Sheila E., further contribute to its mystique and appeal. Overall, “Oh Sheila” remains a classic that captures the essence of 80s R&B.”

*De-notes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Oh Sheila (Extended Version) 6:50

SIDE B:
Oh Sheila (Dubstrumental)* 4:01
Oh Sheila (Acappella)* 3:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23572
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Electro, Funk

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP, “Ready For The World”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Ready For The World – Oh Sheila (The M&M Mix!) (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

“Oh Sheila” is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the Billboard R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit, “Love You Down”.

The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to similarity to his vocal and musical style, as well as the belief that the song’s lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E.

The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said “I like that kind of accent, so I thought I’d use that sound.”

SIDE A:
Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Mix) 6:47
Engineer [Remix] – Graham Dickson
Remix –John Morales

SIDE B:
Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Dub) 4:30
Engineer [Remix] – Graham Dickson
Remix –John Morales

Oh Sheila (Luis Mix) 4:11
Engineer [Remix] – Graham Dickson
Remix –John Morales

I’m The One Who Loves You 3:44
Engineer [Remix] – Taavi Mote
Remix – Louil Silas Jr.

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCAX 1005
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Noel Summerville
Producer – Ready For The World
Written-By – G. Valentine (tracks: A, B1, B2), G. Strozier, G. Potts (tracks: B3), M. Riley Jr.

NOTES:
Original versions available on the MCA LP ‘Ready For The World’

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


Password: burningtheground

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